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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1920
Page
8
The Missouri corn show at Columbia from January 20 to 24 will award more than $2,000 in prizes. Classifications include 10 ears 70 ears and single ears under the Missouri Corn Growers' Association.
A convoluted ad-like notice touts an herbal remedy for eye inflammation and general eye discomfort. It claims a guaranteed benefit and offers a free sample or aid, mentioning Lavoptik and a person named P J Tat in a vague historical medical pitch.
The legislature passed a seed law strengthening labeling to guarantee seed quality from Missouri dealers and prohibit mislabeling. The measure requires plain labeling of seed origin and quality, with penalties for false claims. a Missouri dealer may still sell inferior seed but must disclose it on the package.
A mother can prevent severe croup with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first signs. The piece recounts Johnny Johnson, twelve, dodging smoke that obscured an oncoming car and a boy named Socks Wiss who was knocked over and hurt.
A man from Moulton Iowa was taken into custody after becoming unbalanced. He claimed to have read the Bible through twelve times before his mind appeared unsettled. The local newspaper notes the cause of his mental state is not clearly understood.
Advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a proven remedy for cold cough grippe and croup. It claims high quality, growing popularity, and a trial price of $1.20 per bottle.
A fragment describes a patent medicine claim about relief for bowel issues and cleansing the system, touting benefits and urging use. The text mentions Pearl Patterson and Lovell Platz posting bonds of $100 each after a sawdust incident near Bra shear, Kirksville, with Frank Ashby alleging assault when asked to leave.
A harmony meeting is to be held by Missouri Democrats if arranged. They have been fighting each other and now struggle to organize. office seekers push to revive activity while others show little interest in prospects.
Two motorists named Frank Brambell and another unnamed driver collided head on south of Cincinnati Town one recent night as they attempted to pass in opposite directions. Both cars were put out of commission and injuries were reported.
The Newtown Chronicle warns subscription and ad rates may rise or the paper risk suspension while noting big city papers can buy print paper cheaply and alleging efforts to freeze country papers out. A druggist praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy citing family use and sales. A seventy-year-old man, Alexander Hamilton, disappeared after leaving for a daughter's home and was found dead, likely by suicide, after despondency over his wife's death.
George Wilson attempted a wood transport to town when a broken support dropped, pinning him and causing a fractured shoulder blade and two rib fractures. In another note, 42 of 56 state board exam takers at Jefferson City were granted licenses to practice law after a higher standard was required.
A wartime era note describes General Pershing sending funds to distribute among elderly Black residents of Lasleds Bad who had worked for the Pershing family. The distribution left recipients reportedly stronger and more loyal to Marse Pershing.
A rare paper enters journalism amid tough times in Lucerne, a hustling town in western Putnam County. The Lucerne Star begins with a dim light but hopes to grow brighter each year as conditions remain challenging for newspapers.
A garbled notice records a trust dated in 161 and a deed in Putnam Missouri. It describes sale of real estate in Missourian townships to satisfy a debt secured by a trust, with Chas Beet and Anna Lam en named as parties and A B B Pratt Trustee. The document appears to outline auction terms and bidder rights.
Office in the Thomas Building labeled 14 percent financed. Residence 12 noted in the ToD district.
Mrs. Mary M. Harter of Kansas City says Tanlac cured eight years of rheumatism neuralgia and stomach trouble after years of poor health. She describes relief from pain improved appetite and better sleep following early treatment.
The passage presents a dated, fragmentedendorsement arguing a local term serves as the best proof for a claim. It notes witnesses and neighbors vouch for the widowed testimony, appealing to public trust and familiarity to persuade readers.
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